Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | February |
Round-trip from | $234 |
One-way from | $82 |
Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Washington, D.C.. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.
To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 53% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $415 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $548.
February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco. Prices for February average $443 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $149. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in June
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.
Sun Country Air is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Flights on this route from Sun Country Air typically cost $474.49 RT, a price that is 61% more expensive than the average San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight. The cheapest flight found was $179 RT. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Washington, D.C. is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Sun Country Air flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $426.64 RT, a price that is 77% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight. The cheapest flight found was $204 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Washington, D.C.. When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Alaska Airlines flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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$178 - $329
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Return
Price
San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington
SFO - BWI
SFOBWI
San Francisco
Fri 8/23
1 stop8h 05m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 8/31
1 stop13h 55m
San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington
SFO - BWI
SFOBWI
San Francisco
Tue 5/14
1 stop13h 28m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 5/18
1 stop16h 24m
San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFO - DCA
SFODCA
San Francisco
Mon 8/12
1 stop11h 17m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 8/19
1 stop10h 05m
San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington
SFO - BWI
SFOBWI
San Francisco
Mon 6/3
1 stop10h 09m
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 6/5
1 stop8h 23m
San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington
SFO - BWI
SFOBWI
San Francisco
Sat 8/24
1 stop8h 25m
Baltimore/Washington
Sat 8/31
Nonstop5h 52m
San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SFO - IAD
SFOIAD
San Francisco
Sat 5/25
1 stop14h 22m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 6/5
1 stop23h 47m
San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington
SFO - BWI
SFOBWI
San Francisco
Tue 5/28
1 stop10h 25m
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 6/4
1 stop8h 22m
San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington
SFO - BWI
SFOBWI
San Francisco
Fri 8/16
1 stop8h 50m
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 8/21
2 stops9h 40m
San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SFO - IAD
SFOIAD
San Francisco
Tue 5/28
1 stop20h 40m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 6/4
1 stop27h 29m
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $281). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
January
$308
February
$303
March
$358
April
$337
May
$337
June
$398
July
$378
August
$296
September
$281
October
$303
November
$328
December
$291
WAS Temperature | 35.6 - 80.6 °F |
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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64%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
9%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
26%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 33daily flights |
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Monday | 43daily flights |
Tuesday | 32daily flights |
Wednesday | 33daily flights |
Thursday | 36daily flights |
Friday | 42daily flights |
Saturday | 32daily flights |
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